Electrician Training

The electrician program at Champlain Valley Technical Education and Career Center’s Licensed Practical Nurse Program prepares students for careers as electrical contractors, inspectors, estimators, project managers, electricians, linemen, and wiremen. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain and repair electrical apparatus and systems. Program courses include: principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer electrician training.

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Champlain Valley Technical Education and Career Center’s Licensed Practical Nurse Program

8040 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA

Are you looking for a career in demand? Then nursing is an outstanding option. The Champlain Valley Technical Education and Career Center offers an outstanding program in nursing. The school is located in Plattsburgh, New York. Currently, the medium salary for nurses is $64,690. Not to mention that you will help people while earning a good salary. The cost of tuition is $9,950.

The program requires 1160 hours of study and is accredited. This program has an articulation agreement with North Country Community College for those wishing to continue their educational advancement to a Registered Nursing degree.

In order to apply for admission, students must:

• Complete the standard application
• Take entrance examination (TEAS)
• Selected applicants will be invited for an on-campus interview
• Send in official high school transcript

Champlain Valley Technical Education and Career Center offers small class sizes. This allows future nurses to get the hands on experience they need. Students will also take part in clinical experiences to ensure they have the skills needed to enter the workforce. Nursing is a rewarding career that has a lot to offer.

Prospective students can contact the school at (518) 561-0100, Ext. 241 for further information.

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Champlain Valley Technical Education and Career Center’s Licensed Practical Nurse Program offers a less than two-year award program in electrician.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Electricians

Description

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, electricians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 13.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $66940
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $69290
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $53310

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Description

Install, program, maintain, or repair security or fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, security and fire alarm systems installers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $50200
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $47610
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $48280

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

Description

Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, signal and track switch repairers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).